For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
They were all trying to make us afraid, saying, 'Their hands will become too weak to continue the work, and it won't get finished.' So now, O God, please strengthen my hands.
Nehemiah recognizes that his enemies are trying to discourage him and make him quit rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, so he asks God for strength to keep going.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Nehemiah, the Jewish people were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after returning from exile in Babylon, a project aimed at restoring their city and security. Enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah were actively trying to intimidate the workers through rumors, plots, and psychological warfare to halt the progress. In Nehemiah 6:9, this verse captures Nehemiah's response as he faces this opposition and turns to God in prayer for personal strength to persevere.
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